Student Ambassadors 2020

One of the most open-minded & warm international academic communities

William Kombian, Ghana Masters Student, Philosophy MA

William gradated from MA Philosophy in 2020.

It is very comforting knowing that support is always available

Megan Taljaard, South Africa Undergraduate Student, Bioengineering BEng

Megan is currently studying for a Bioengineering BEng

This is the best decision I have ever made!

Siddarth Vasudev, Kenya Undergraduate Student, BEng Bioengineering with a Year in Industry

Siddarth is studying a BEng Bioengineering with a Year in Industry

Just take that leap of faith! You won’t regret it.

Boitshepo Gaitate, South Africa Masters Student, Science, Economic and Public Policy (MSc)

Boitshepo is currently studying for a Masters of Science, Economic and Public Policy

I have opened up much more since I came here

Kevin Obuya, Kenya Undergraduate Student, Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng

Kevin is currently studying an Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng

It’s such an international city

Chazha Mafunye, Botswana Undergraduate Student, BEng Chemical Engineering

Chazha is currently in her second year studying BEng Chemical Engineering.

Being here has boosted my confidence as well as my professional development

Raphael Galleh, Nigeria PhD student, PhD Dentistry (Oral Microbiology)

Raphael is studying for a PhD in Dentistry (Oral Microbiology)

The University has made my career journey easier

Oluwatofunmi Bello, Nigeria Masters Student, Corporate and Commercial Law LLM

Oluwatofunmi is currently studying Corporate and Commercial Law LLM

Sheffield is preparing me for my future career

Kelvin Obiano, Nigeria Masters Student, MSc Clinical Neurology

Kelvin is studying for an MSc Clinical Neurology

I really enjoy living here, the environment is so student friendly, there are lots of green spaces and parks.

Eleni Koursari, Cyprus Postgraduate Student, MSc Antimicrobial Resistance

Eleni is currently studying MSc Antimicrobial Resistance. She also completed her BSc Medical Biochemistry at the University.

Sheffield definitely has a lot to offer

Andreea Huidan, Romania Undergraduate Student, Department of Politics and International Relations and Philosophy

Andreea is studying a BA in Politics & Philosophy

Andrzej Kasperek, third year Dental Student from Poland

"There are so many things that I love about living and studying in Sheffield."

Andrzej Kasperek Undergraduate Student, BDS Dental Surgery

Andrzej is currently a third year student on the BDS Dental Surgery.

Don't hesitate in choosing Sheffield

Sarah Dailly, France Undergraduate Student, Department of Politics and International Relations

Sarah graduated from BA in Politics and International Relations in 2021.

Sheffield offers the perfect mix of academic experience, exciting social life and green spaces

Magnus Brandt Lagoyr, Norway Undergraduate Student, Department of Politics and International Relations

Magnus graduated from BA in Politics and International Relations in 2022.

Sheffield has felt like home since the day I arrived

Elise Ingrid Strømmegjerde Aure, Norway Undergraduate Student, Department of Landscape Architecture

Elise is currently studying an MLA in Landscape Architecture after completing her BA in Landscape Architecture here in Sheffield.

I've been able to get real life experience that will benefit my CV

Diana Alakhmad, UAE/Russia/Syria Undergraduate Student, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Diana is a second year student studying BSc Medical Genetics

No matter which course you choose, Sheffield caters for everyone and gives the best university experience.

Bryan Yuen, Hong Kong (SAR) Undergraduate student, BA Business Management

Bryan Yuen is an undergraduate student on the BA Business Management course at Sheffield.

Walking around you can sense that Sheffield is designed for you to learn, study and live

Tianzi Liu, China Undergraduate student, BA Journalism Studies

Tianzi Liu is an undergraduate student from China who graduate from BA Journalism Studies in 2021.

Coming to Sheffield could be one of the best decisions you make.

Yiwei Tan, China (PRC) Undergraduate student, BA International Business Management with Study Abroad

Yiwei Tan is a Chinese student on the BA International Business Management with Study Abroad course at Sheffield.

University accommodation really is the place to make life-long friends.

Wai Ho (Matthew) Lam, Hong Kong (SAR) Undergraduate student, MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Matthew studied MPlan Urban Studies and Planning at Sheffield and graduated in 2022.

From the first day I arrived I could understand why Sheffield is often called the friendliest city in the UK.

Kyubin Do, South Korea Undergraduate student, BSc Information Technology Management for Business With a Year In Industry

Kyubin is a Korean undergraduate student taking BSc Information Technology Management for Business With a Year In Industry at Sheffield.

You will not regret choosing the University of Sheffield!

Subin Lee, South Korea Undergraduate student, MSc Biochemistry

Subin Lee is a Korean student currently taking BSc Biochemistry at the University of Sheffield.

You won’t know how wonderful your life can be until you become a Sheffield student.

Yao Wang, China Postgraduate taught student , MA Digital Media and Society

Yao Wang is a postgraduate taught student from China who graduated MA Digital Media and Society course in 2020

Sheffield is a very good University with a prestigious global reputation and great facilities.

Cen Feng, China Undergraduate student, BA Accounting, Financial Management and Economics

Cen Feng is a Chinese student who graduated from BA Accounting, Financial Management and Economics in 2020.

Studying at Sheffield I have not only nurtured my curiosity about the social world, but also learnt to value knowledge

Ka Chun (Franco) Ho, Hong Kong (SAR) PhD student, Department of Politics and International Relations

Franco Ho is from Hong Kong and is currently studying a PhD in Politics and International Relations. He is alumni of the BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics and MA Governance and Public Policy, all at Sheffield.

The friendly people and the beautiful scenery make this city a wonderful place

Kuang-Chih (Gigi) Tsou, Taiwan (ROC) MA Music Management, Winner of a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

“I am so glad I chose to study at Sheffield, the friendly people and the beautiful scenery make this city a wonderful place.”

I would tell students thinking of coming to Sheffield them to invest in themselves for their future career.

Yun Hui (Scott) Wu, Taiwan (ROC) Postgraduate taught student , MSc Creative and Cultural Industries Management

Yun Hui (Scott) Wu, Taiwanese student taking MSc Creative and Cultural Industries Management at Sheffield.

Sheffield is a great choice if you want to study around lovely nature and in professional academic environment.

Chenjuan Xiao, China (PRC) Postgraduate Student, MA Globalising Education: Policy and Practice

Chenjuan Xiao (Juliet) is a postgraduate student from China taking MA Globalising Education: Policy and Practice at Sheffield.

Student Ambassador: Japan

Saya Uotani, Japan Undergraduate Student, BA Journalism Studies

Saya graduated in 2020 from BA Journalism Studies.

Being a student at the University Sheffield has been a unique and unforgettable experience.

Chia-Yu (Christine) Hu, Taiwan (ROC) Undergraduate student, BSc Economics with Finance

Chia-Yu (Christine) Hu, is a Taiwanese student studying BSc Economics with Finance at Sheffield.

For me, there was no better option

Maria Graciela Vazquez García MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials, Winner of a British Chevening Scholarship

“Sheffield is known for its proficiency in the Materials field and also in the Aerospace sector, for me there was no better option.”

Getting my masters from the University of Sheffield will open doors for me

Natalia Kreutzer Faucz Rocha, Brazil Masters Student, School of Law

Natalia graduate from LLM in Law in 2020

Life as a student in Sheffield is very complete

Marian Y Urizar Zamora, Mexico Masters student, Department of Urban Studies and Planning

Marian graduated MSc in Cities and Global Development in 2020

By choosing Sheffield you will find much more than just academic development, but you will grow as a person too.

Constanza Marin, Chile PhD Student, School of Dentistry

Constanza is a current PhD student in the School of Dentistry

My course stimulates my work ethic, creativity, and zeal for science

Yara Alkroh, Jordan Undergraduate Student, BSc Biochemistry and Genetics

Yara is currently studying for a BSc Biochemistry and Genetics

The University of Sheffield has got it all

Movin Wijayananda, Oman Undergraduate Student, Aerospace Engineering (MEng)

Movin is currently studying Aerospace Engineering (MEng)

The city is great and very student-friendly

Ghalia Habaybeh, Jordan Undergraduate Student, Bioengineering BEng

Ghalia is currently studying a Bioengineering BEng

Studying abroad has helped me out of my comfort zone

Mariam Labib, UAE Undergraduate Student, Medical Genetics MBiolSci

Mariam is currently studying Medical Genetics MBiolSci

The campus is extremely lively and there is always something going on

Yasamin Moeini, Iran Undergraduate Student, MBiomedSci Biomedical Sciences

Yasamin is currently studying MBiomedSci Biomedical Sciences

I love the greenery and the atmosphere here

Sara Gohar, Egypt Undergraduate Student, MBiolSci Biochemistry and Genetics

Sara is studying a MBiolSci Biochemistry and Genetics

Sheffield is one of the best decisions I ever made

Ola Shehata, Egypt PhD student, Department of Biomedical Science

Ola is currently studying a PhD in Biomedical Science

I have been having the best time

Andrea Lopez MSc Psychological Research Methods, Winner of a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

“I have been having the best time and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity and how much this scholarship has helped me and my family.”

Everyone is so friendly and kind at Sheffield

Jaedon Chase MEng Mechanical Engineering, Winner of an Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

"Everyone is so friendly and kind at Sheffield. No matter where you go, there is always someone who will be eager to help you find your way around or answer any questions."

Life as a student is really what you make of it

Danielle Carlson, USA Masters Student, Department of Landscape Architecture

Danielle graduated from MA Landscape Architecture in 2020

Student Nilosmita standing in the Diamond

The University of Sheffield is the whole package!

Nilosmita Banerjee, India Winner of a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship, MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Nilosmita from India originally joined the University as an undergraduate student and enjoyed her time here so much she decided to pursue her postgraduate degree here too. She graduated in 2020.

Living and studying in Sheffield has not only introduced me to some amazing people, but it has also helped me to discover a new side of myself.

Suparna Raju, India Postgraduate student, MSc Human Resources Management with CIPD pathway

Suparna is from India and graduated in 2018 from the Management School with a Distinction in MSc Human Resources Management with CIPD pathway. She was also awarded the Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.

My degree is all about practical work and interactive learning. I enjoy the process of interactive learning.

Aditi Reddy, India Undergraduate Student, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Aditi is studying BEng Electronics and Communications Engineering in Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

A really good motivation for me to keep trying my best.

Kevin Abraham Paulin Chandran, India Postgraduate Student, Aerospace Engineering

Kevin is studied MSc Aerospace Engineering in Aerospace Engineering and graduated in 2020.

Apart from being a top ranking university in the UK, the best thing about Sheffield is its diversity

Aroma Kabra, India MArch student, School of Architecture

Aroma Kabra is from India and is currently studying Master of Architecture (RIBA Part II) at the University of Sheffield.

Personally, coming from a fast-paced city like Mumbai, I really love Sheffield because the city provides a good work-life balance.

Kanai Shah, India Postgraduate Student, School of Architecture

Kanai is studying MArch in the School of Architecture

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I really enjoy interacting with patients and we get a lot of opportunities to do so right from first year.

Nikita Verma Undergraduate Student, Medical School

Nikita is studying Medicine MBChB.

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